Annalee
Annalee is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Graceful meadow or favored clearing.
Origin and history
Annalee is an English compound name combining Anna (derived from Hebrew meaning 'grace' or 'favor') with the suffix Lee (from Old English meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow'). It has been continuously used in the United States since the late 19th century as a melodic alternative to traditional double-barreled names like Anna Lee. Modern usage shows steady popularity as a soft, classic-sounding feminine name.
Popularity in the United States
7,871 babies in the United States have been named Annalee since 1880. It ranks #1888 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1103.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15.6 %)
- CA (15.5 %)
- TN (6.1 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
- GA (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 29 |
| 1910-1920 | 144 |
| 1920-1930 | 311 |
| 1930-1940 | 275 |
| 1940-1950 | 274 |
| 1950-1960 | 128 |
| 1960-1970 | 154 |
| 1970-1980 | 238 |
| 1980-1990 | 415 |
| 1990-2000 | 722 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,293 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,697 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,191 |
Nicknames
Anna, Annie, Lee
Fun facts
- Annalee blends the Hebrew root Channah (grace) with the Old English word leah (clearing or meadow).
- The name has appeared in U.S. Social Security birth records in every decade since tracking began in 1880.